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February 15, 2026
AI as Fast as Your Train of Thought
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TL;DR
- OpenAI's Codex-Spark model is optimized for speed, generating ~1,000 tokens per second.
- It runs on Cerebras hardware, marking OpenAI's first use of non-Nvidia processors.
- Spark is less capable on complex reasoning tasks compared to models like GPT-5.3 Codex and Opus 4.6.
- Its speed is beneficial for tasks where maintaining user flow is critical, such as brainstorming and rapid iteration.
- The model's rapid output may require new UI solutions to manage the volume of information.
- Spark is currently available to Pro subscribers in the Codex app and command line interface, with limited API access.
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